Day Guide for Monday March 13th 2023

This is our day guide for Monday March 13th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 72 of 2023.

Holidays on March 13th 2023

International: Commonwealth Day. Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday

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Australia (regional): Canberra Day. Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.

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Australia (regional): Adelaide Cup. South Australia Only. The cup has been held on the second Monday of March since March 2006. Before 2006 it was held in May

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Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

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New Zealand (regional): Taranaki Anniversary Day. Taranaki Anniversary Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. It commemorates the creation of the Taranaki province - originally called New Plymouth.

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Spain (regional): Statute of Autonomy. Marks the establishment of Melilla as an autonomous city in 1995.
Vatican City: Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. Marks the election of Pope Francis on March 13th 2013. Varies with each reigning pope.
Zambia: Youth Day (in lieu). The day is observed to celebrate the youths in society and their contribution to development. It recognises that the youths are the future leaders and must be treated as such.

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Observances on March 13th 2023

  • USA: National Coconut Torte Day
  • USA: National Earmuff Day
  • USA: National Good Samaritan Day
  • USA: National Jewel Day
  • USA: National K9 Veterans Day
  • USA: National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
  • Botswana: Commonwealth Day
  • United Kingdom: Commonwealth Day
  • USA: National Smart & Sexy Day
  • USA: National Napping Day
  • Australia: Commonwealth Day
  • Thailand: National Elephant Day

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